Archive for January, 2016

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Aliyah Peedle will need surgery this week. When heading home from hospital tonight, they were rear-ended. Now, waiting to hear if admitted.

January 25, 2016 8:54 pm

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Amy Peedle: “Aliyah got something stuck in her esophagus 10 days ago and has not been able to eat anything by mouth, she was able to drink some...

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Rare Genomics Institute- A Resource for Undiagnosed Patients and Their Families

January 25, 2016 10:01 am

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What is the Rare Genomics Institute? The Rare Genomics Institute (RG) is an international non-profit organization that provides rare disease patients with access to cutting edge research technologies, physicians,...

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Rare Teen Photo Shoot by Aware of Angels, Utah Rare and RUN!

January 24, 2016 8:46 pm

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The RARE TEEN PHOTO SHOOT was a HUGE success!  Season Atwater, Aware of Angels, is such a talented photographer!  Thank you to Angel Benson, Maddie Benson, Julie Jackson, Kristen Packard, Rebecca...

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Rachel Nielson at the University of Utah ER

January 24, 2016 8:09 pm

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After a fun day at the Rare Teen Photo Shoot yesterday, Rachel threw up her feeding tube and then passed out last night when she got home.  She...

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RUN Supports The Epilepsy Association of Utah (EAU): Student Advocacy Groups Oppose Utah Bill HB75

January 20, 2016 7:48 pm

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The Epilepsy Association of Utah (EAU) is reaching out to organizations who, in part or wholly, advocate for students with medical conditions.  The EAU and RUN ask for your help...

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Bio: Gina Zanik (Szajnuk)

January 17, 2016 4:02 pm

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Gina Zanik (Szajnuk) started her career in the entertainment industry. She worked in Hollywood for over ten years. She supported movie directors, producers, actors, literary agents and executives....

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Maryel Maguire shares her journey with her daughter, Katie, and Mastocytosis

January 17, 2016 10:04 am

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Katie was born May 10, 2000 in Washington state.  Her big brother Kyle was so excited to meet his new little sister.  Our journey started when Katie was...

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NORD’s Rare Disease Day Honored by the NBA Utah Jazz and now the NBA Washington Wizards! Discounted tickets for $23!

January 16, 2016 10:24 pm

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Since the relationship with Utah Rare, the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the NBA Utah Jazz was such a HUGE SUCCESS for our Rare & Undiagnosed Network (RUN) last year, we are DREAMING...

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Please visit our NEW Utah Rare website and REGISTER for our 2016 Utah Rare Disease Day Events!

January 16, 2016 5:39 pm

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2016 Utah Rare Disease Day Events are NOW OPEN for REGISTRATION on our NEW Utah Rare website! As the Utah State Ambassador for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), it is an...

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Angela shares her journey with her daughter, Ella Pauline Dignan. One of our Rare Angels.

January 16, 2016 10:40 am

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Ella Pauline Dignan was born on June 22, 2012, and spent the following 4 days in NICU. She was born with Dandy Walker Syndrome and Hydrocephalus. Ella’s parents were...

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